Fukú Americanus Fukú Americanus
Junot Díaz's masterful new novel maps the ambiguities in the modern immigrant experience in America.
Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / William Deresiewicz
ART in America ART in America
Two new books explore the possibilities and ethical complications of assisted reproductive technology.
Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow
Reading Lincoln in Pakistan Reading Lincoln in Pakistan
Pervez Musharraf wraps himself in Lincoln's mantle, but no one is fooled.
Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Noted. Noted.
Peter Rothberg on extremist judges, Peter C. Baker on Radiohead.
Nov 8, 2007 / Books & the Arts / The Editors
Valet of the Shadow of Death Valet of the Shadow of Death
Welcome to our treasured island
seized from the tribe
of enemy combatants
who nursed us through
the winter of 1642.
Nov 7, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Elizabeth Willis
The Colbert Rapport The Colbert Rapport
Like other prank campaigns, Stephen Colbert's bid for President promised brilliant satire. It's a shame he's called it quits.
Nov 7, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Larry Bogad
Will Rogers: The Bunkless Candidate Will Rogers: The Bunkless Candidate
"WHATEVER the other fellow don't do, we will." Thus refreshingly Will Rogers, the bunkless candidate for President, begins his campaign. It is, of course, a dangerous doctrine, b...
Nov 6, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Dorothy Van Doren
News From Nowhere News From Nowhere
Hip-hop star M.I.A. broadcasts the sound of those with one foot in the First World and the other in the global South.
Nov 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Jeff Chang
Playtime Playtime
The Surrealist dissident Raymond Queneau turned his writings into a lab for his experiments, and the results are still exhilarating.
Nov 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Mark Polizzotti
The View From Jantar Mantar The View From Jantar Mantar
The contradictions of parliamentary democracy in India have been a constant source of struggle and rich debate.
Nov 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Basharat Peer